Key measures in this law include a ban on selling tobacco products to people aged under 20, and a ban on people aged under 18 selling tobacco products. The measures also include a ban of selling tobacco products at religious sites, hospitals and pharmacies, all educational institutes, and public parks, zoos and amusement parks. Violators of a smoking ban in a public place face a fine of Bt5,000, while business owners must warn patrons not to smoke or face a fine of Bt3,000. According to Public Health Minister Dr Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, up to 50,000 people die from smoking-related illnesses per year in Thailand. The move came after Thailand ratified the World Health Organisation's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 04, 2017 04:07 UTC